As a job seeker, you may not happen to live in a bustling urban landscape where job opportunities yell from every street corner. The area where you reside may not produce frequent job openings in your area of interest or experience. What can you do to launch a successful career without having to relocate halfway across the country?

In the search for work, individuals will often start with a local focus. There are a number of reasons why a job seeker will want to consider local career opportunities. These can include: the desire to live near family and friends, contributing to the development of the community, and needing to work in a specific industry with a strong local presence.